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‘Hold on to Hope’: How a Missing Hiker Survived for 5 Days in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Plus...treadmill or running outdoors - which is better for your joints?
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Good morning, adventurers.
Today, we’re sharing the story of Rick Berry, a 71-year old hiker who was lost in a national park for 5 days before being rescued. We connected with him and his family to get the story of how we was lost, and found again. It’s a great read, and you can check it out below.
Also in today’s issue, we’ll look at the treadmill / running outdoors debate: which is better for your joints and knees?
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‘Hold on to Hope’: How a Missing Hiker Survived for 5 Days in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
On Thursday, November 2, 71-year-old Rick Berry headed to Guadalupe Mountains National Park for a day hike in the northern part of the park. He texted his family his plans and brought enough food and water for the day. Like many hikers, he was alone that day but had hiked in this park before and was used to the terrain. However, by Sunday, November 5, the National Park Service (NPS) sent a press release stating Rick Berry was officially missing.
We spoke to Berry and his family about the ordeal.
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Running Outdoors or on a Treadmill: Which is Better for Your Joints?
If you’ve been around the running community long enough, you’ve heard the great debate on whether treadmill running is better for your joints than running outside. Like any debate, there will always be two sides to it, but from personal experience and research, there’s a clear winner…
Find Something for Every Outdoors Adventurer on Your Holiday List
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Our team of writers and editors have broken down gift recommendations into a variety of price points: from gifts under $100 all the way up to higher ticket items above $500 (sometimes way above). From stocking stuffers to high-value items they’ll treasure for years, we’ll highlight some great gear upgrades, multi-functional pieces, and handy tools that will get used all season long. By gift type or price, we hope you’ll find the ideal present for the outdoor enthusiast on your list and inspire someone’s next big adventure.
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